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Cannabis added to public school smoke-free policy
By Jeremy Appel on October 25th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Medicine Hat Public School Division passed at its Oct. 23 board meeting an amendment to include recreational cannabis in its smoke-free policy. The policy applies to school sites, properties, vehicles and school-sponsored activities. It directs school principals to provide educational programs for students and staff to inform them about the health risks ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hat’s Roving Gyms return to provide winter play options
By Jeremy Appel on October 25th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel The Hat’s Roving Gyms are back for the 2018-19 year. The project was initiated by the Medicine Hat Early Childhood Coalition in 2013 to provide a place for families with children who are six and younger to play from October to March. “The intention is that families have somewhere to play in the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!UPDATE: AHS’s mobile mammography unit won’t be in Redcliff
By Gillian Slade on October 25th, 2018
UPDATE: Alberta Health Services advises incorrect information was provided for the story below and apologizes for the confusion. A communications officer for AHS states “The trailer is not in Redcliff, and there are no plans in the near future for it to be there.” ————————— Medicine Hat News A mobile mammography unit will be available ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre hosts crisis intervention workshop
By Gillian Slade on October 25th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Crisis intervention can be as simple as providing a listening ear, but it is also about knowing when professional help is necessary, according to a workshop at the Veiner Centre convened by Medicine Hat Family Services. A crisis can be a life-changing health condition, financial issues, emotional abuse, the loss of your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leaking wells under Hitch’n Post won’t be found until basement work complete
By Gillian Slade on October 24th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade Where, oh where, are those wells? The above-ground portion of the Hitch’n Post Saloon building has been demolished, but work continues in the basement as does the search for leaking gas wells, the city says. The city’s contractor is building “buttresses” in the basement of the old building at 210 S. Railway ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Large-breed dog owners unhappy
By Collin Gallant on October 24th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant Dog owners are expressing shock that they will lose one of the largest free range off-leash areas in the city. On Monday, administrators unveiled their final plan to comply with provincial regulators to protect archaeological sites beneath the Saamis Tepee, an area south of Kin Coulee, which for decades has also been open ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Four years for robbing banks
By Jeremy Appel on October 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A man who pled guilty to three robberies over the past year has been sentenced to four years in prison. Ronald Big Bull appeared Tuesday as a prisoner in Medicine Hat Provincial Court, where he blew kisses to family members in attendance to support him. Pre-sentencing and Gladue reports were prepared In advance ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Accused of inciting hate, man appeals firearms ban
By Jeremy Appel on October 24th, 2018
jappel@medicinehatnews.com @MHNJeremyAppel A Medicine Hat man accused of inciting hatred is appealing a firearm ban imposed by the federal government, court heard Tuesday. Loki Hulgaard appeared in Medicine Hat Provincial Court in person, where he revealed he’s still without a lawyer after his July 31 arrest. “You may find you’re going into battle with an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Local poppy campaign starts back up this week
By Gillian Slade on October 24th, 2018
gslade@medicinehatnews.com @MHNGillianSlade The sight of a red poppy evokes images and memories of veterans and their service. The local Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy campaign is launching this week, says chair Sheila Donner. She says a major misconception about the campaign is that poppies are sold, while the truth is the Legion accepts donations from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Route to Lethbridge taking next step as Greyhound gets set to cease services in Western Canada
By Collin Gallant on October 24th, 2018
cgallant@medicinehatnews.com @CollinGallant There is one week left until Greyhound shuts down its Trans-Canada Highway route, and a plan coming forward to create a regional bus service from the Hat to Lethbridge will move to the next stage in November. Greyhound announced this summer it would close operations in Western Canada on Oct. 31 except for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spin for Kids hopes to raise support for athletic programs geared toward special needs children
By Jeremy Appel on October 24th, 2018
Medicine Hat Newsz The Spin for Kids initiative, which aims to raise money for athletic programs for special needs children, is looking for participants and recipients. Participants join teams, then raise money from sponsors for a full day of exercise on Nov. 17 at the Hat’s GoodLife Fitness. Avalon Hauck, who’s in charge of the ... Read More »
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